Ashoka the Great: The Emperor Who Conquered with Kindness!

Get ready for the greatest political plot twist in human history!Travel back to the year 304 BCE to meet Ashoka the Great, ruler of India's powerhouse Mauryan Empire.Long before he became a hero of peace, Ashoka was a ruthless prince who had to survive an intense royal family feud just to take the throne. Discover the thrilling and heartbreaking story of the Battle of Kalinga, a massive conflict that changed Ashoka’s heart forever. Witnessing the devastating reality of war up close, Ashoka did something no other conqueror has ever done: at the absolute peak of his military power! Learn how he used his immense wealth to build roads, plant trees, build the world's first animal hospitals, and promote absolute religious tolerance. Find out why his four carved stone lions are still printed on India's money today, and test your memory with our 3-question Pop-Quiz Challenge!